Ptunarra Brown

Oreixenica ptunarra

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae

Oreixenica ptunnara, the Ptunarra brown butterfly, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae that is endemic to Tasmania, Australia. The species occurs in native grassland and grassy woodland habitats across parts of central and eastern Tasmania. The butterfly has experienced significant habitat loss since European settlement and is listed as endangered under the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

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Ptunarra Brown

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